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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-13
GAINESVILLE.

The sleighing, since the snow Sunday, has
been splendid; but it is too cold to enjoy it
In fact, it is too cold to do anything-the ink
freezes on the pen, and the pen freezes to the
paper, almost, as one writes, and all we can dc
is to crowd around the fire, and vainly try tc
keep warm.
Mr.. Clement Hicks, one of Barnesville's ole
citizexs, died at his home on North Chestnut
street. last Wednesday morning. Mr.. Hicks
served in the Mexican war, and also in the wal
of the rebellion. He was for years member
of the Presbyterian church, and a member oi
the G. A. R., Odd Fellows and Masons. Inter
ment took place in Green Mount cemetery last
Friday afternoon; funeral services we're con-
Quoted by the Odd Fellows.
Mr.. NJ. G. Starbuck and family left Monday
morning for their new home at Elsinor, Cal
Their many friends here are sorry to lose
them from among US; but Mr.. Starbuck has
been in poor health so long that the change Of
climate is considered necessary.
School began Monday morning with not
very full attendance, owing to the cold and
snow. Our schools are doiug good work, and
we have just cause to be proud of our educa-
tional force and the work they are doing.
Mr.. Will Hyde is confined to his room with
consumption it is feared he will not recover
Mr.. Frank Evans, wife and little son, o.
Waverly, Ohio, are visiting his father, Mr.
Robert Evans of this place.
Miners at Maiden & Smiths coal works struck
for higher wages last week. Twenty five miner.
are out of work and the works are idle, but the
price of ceal is now so low as to make it i'm.
possible for the proprietors te meet the de-
mands of the miners.
Supt. H. L. Peck spent several days last
week visiting the Bellaire schools
Miss Mary Powell visited friends in Bellair,
last week.
Miss Jessie Longley, af st. Clairsville, anC
Miss Anna. Bell, of Cambridge, returned Il
| their school duties Monday.
Prof. 1. N. Vail left Monday for visit t.
his brother at Elsinore, Cal.
Mrs. Dotson, of Quaker City, is visiting rel.
atives and friends here.
Messrs. Dewey Hilles, Emory Gratigney
Bert Paine and Will Judkins returned to theil
| college work last week.
Rev. W. K. Pendleton, D. D., of Bethan,
college, and Rev. E. J. Gantz, of indianapolis
were in town last week attending the meetins
of the Watt Mining Car Wheel Co., of which
| they are prominent members.
A brakeman fell from freight train neal
the station Sunday, and WAS seriously injured
He was taken to the Edgar House and sooI
| died. His father came Monday and took th,
body home to Norwich, o.
The temperance excitement still continues
| two meetings were held last week.
The tax books are now in the hands of G. ]
Howard, the new collector. Mr.. Howard is vel
qualified for the position. LEMUEL.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-13
Monday, January 18th, 1887,

the following described real estate, to~Tit:
First Tract-Situate in the county of Bel
mont and state of Ohio, commencing for the
same at the corner of the southeast quarter of
section 81, township 8, range 3, in the Steu-
benville land district, beginning at the south
west corner of said quarter section, running
thence north % east 1880 perches; thence
south $40 east I3.05 perches; thence south I"
west 1888 perches; thence north $50 west 1896
poles TO the place of beginning, containing
1898 poles, save and except therefrom one
fourth of an acre, more or less, being the same
that VIM. E. Settle and wife conveyed to John
A. Roy (see deed to John A. Roy); save and
except also therefrom small piece of same on
which the hay scales was set belonging to
Elihu Hollingsworth.
Second Tract-Being one-third of an acre
off the south side of the following described
tract: To be bounded on the north by line
running parallel with the south boundary line
of said tract so as to contain one-third of an
acre, beginning at a stake in the line between
Allen Kirk and Robert Kirk, said stake being
4.90 chains north IA" west from a stone in
said line; thence north 14f west 3.08 chains;
thence north 76e east 2.75 chains; thence south
IA" 4-2O chains; thence south 81 =" west 3.O3
to the west boundary line; said tract being part
of northwest quarter of section 90, township 3,
range ).
Sale to begin at 10 O'Clock a. m. on first
tract. Sale of second tract to begin at
o'clock p. m.
First tract appraised at $3.50; second tract
appraised at $500.
Terms-One-third cash; one-third in one
year. and one-third in Two years; deferred pay
ments to be secured by mortgage on premises
sold.
LINDLEY H. PICKERING,
Executor of John Pickering, decd.
o. S. Holloway, Atty for Executor. l2 l6-td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-13

MRS. NANCY COCHRAN, mother of
ex-Sheriff W G Cochran. of Bellaire and
ex- Probate Judge Thos. Cochran, of
this place, died suddenly at her home
near Wegee on Saturday evening. from
heart disease, in the 18th year of her
age. Deceased has been widow since
1854 and during that time she has had
the care of her extensive farm, manag-
ing it in all its departments with rare
good skill and judgment. During the
forenoon of Saturday she did not feel
we'll, and went to her room and laid
down on the bed toward evening she
got up and done some little chores. after
which she returned to her room. A few
minutes before she died, her daughter
Nancy, who was the only child at home,
entered her room and found her strange
ling and unable to speak. Deceased
was the mother of thirteen children, ten
of whom are living. In addition to
those named above. there are, Robert. of
Kansas; John. near Mt. Pleasant; Sam
uel, of Brilliant; Mrs. Fowler. of Rush.
vile, ILL.,; Mrs. Callahan. of Martins
Ferry; and Mrs. John G. Hofer and Mrs.
Henry Rankin. Bellaire. The funeral
took place on Tuesday, interment at
Rose Hill cemetery, Bell8ire.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-13
Yourself and Neighbors.

Miss Nellie Shotwell, of Barnesyille,
was the guest of Misses Lille and Mon
tie Hobbs. of this place over Sabbath.
Alexander Anderson, Esq, OF Ma
rietta street. who was visiting tis BROTH
er near New Msrtinsyille. w. Va, last
week. returned home on Saturday.
Miss Jessie Hutchinson, of Quincy
whe has been the guest for several days
of her sister. Mrs. VIM. Kidd, returned
home Monday.
R S Clark. Esq. of Morristown
brother and sisters and other relatives
in Logan county.
j B Hoge, Esq, is in Columbus. at
tending meeting of the State Agri-
cultural board.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-13

order of distribution to sheriff-1st, tc
| Vlnton Co. Natl Bank STA; I'd, to Jas
n Bdrris S25; Sd. costs yet unpaid; 4th
to distribute residue of said funds to de.
PENDANTS Moses Boggs, Jennie Close, JOS
d Closed W Shannon and G w Carroll
In proportion to their respective claims,
which are as follows: Boggs S275; Jen
ME Close $50; ] W Shannon and C "
Carroll 5000; JOS II Close 500.
Milton McConnaughey VS. l. Ward ct
al, Judgment in favor of plaintiff for
S2SS IA; order of sale.
JAN. 4-Franklin Build'g Asso'n VS.
Matte Z Cox ct al !; judgment by default
against the defendants; decree of fore.
closure and order of sale.
A j Beatty & Sons vs. Leroy G Sed-
wick; motion of plaintiff to set aside
verdict overruled and bill of exceptions
allowed.
John Baugh vs. B s. o Employees Re-
lief Asso'n; motion of defendant to re-
quire plaintiff to make his petition more
definite and certain, overrnled, and
answer of plaintiff overruled.
Ernest Krauter VS. Mary L Guthrie ct
al; decree of foreclosure and marshaling
of liens.
VIM ] Baugh vs. B & o EMPLOYEES
Relief Asso'n and B & o. R r Co; judg-
ment by default in favor of plaintiff for
SIS II.
Jos Hutchinson VS. Jas Hart; motion
of defendant to set aside verdict of Jury
overruled.
Jos Brown. sr.vs Jas NJ and Ruth Viii.
son; Judgment in favor of plaintiff for
$50 A; order of sale.
Vance Hughes & Co vs. VIM Perkins
& Son; judgment By default in favor of
plaintiffs.
Lewis Shriver vs. VIM Shriver ct al;
decree Of PARTON.
The Franklin Build'g Asso'n vs Reese
Furbay ct al; judgment in favor of pltff
for S813 95; order of sale.
Home Build'g Assn VS. Alfred 81 Sbert
ct al; judgment of receiver against de-
feDdant for S404; order of sale.
b Exley 81 Co vs Albert Brown;
judgment against defendant at present
term vacated because said Judgment
was rendered without service on defend
ant.
Nathan Holloway VS. Otho 8 Holloway
ct al; ordered that issues raised by the
pleadiDgs 10 this case touching advance
ments made by the testator, Isaac Hol-
loway, decd. TO his children, be referred
to E 7 Petty. Esq. to take testimony and
report his findings of law and fact; Jas
5 Bethel admitted as defendant.
Martha Hathhorn VS. Jas F Anderson,
assignee; finding that claim of plain tiff |
for S1755, with interest on 5000 from
Jan 1, 73. on Sll2O from Feb 4, IA, and |
on SS5 from May 1, 1885, is valid gen.
eral claim against the estate of John W |
and that defendant pay costs. |
Plaintiff excepts, and gives notice of ap- !
peal to the circuit court.
Esther j Pryor VS. Anna Barrett ct al !; |
sale set aside on an increased bid and re- |
sale ordered.
Edward T Parker vs Josephine K |
Parker; divorce granted on cruss-peti- |
tion of defendant: cause. drunkenness
and neglect of plaintiff; custody of chil> |
dren to defendant, and 500 alimony al |
lowed.
Pittsburgh Supply Co vs. r Johnson;
finding due defendant johnson out of |
sum due from Redefer Bros, $50, which |
is subjected to plaintiff s Claim, and |
costs.
Elizabeth Brown vs. James Brown;
decree of divorce to plaintiff; cause. ex-
Breme cruelty; alimony S25O0.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-13
Valuable Farm for Sale.

7 OFFER for sale the farm owned by the late
Daniel Peck, situated in Riehland township,
L Belmont county, Ohio, on the National
Road, one and half miles west of st. Clairs-
vile. The farm contains about Iii acres of
good and well lying land; well watered; in
good state of cultivation. There is l6O acres
cleared land, the balance timber; about 90
acres in grass. On the farm are a comfortable
dwelling house, good stable and wagon shed,
and other necessary out-buildings; an apple
orchard of about four acres-trees of good
size and variety. There is also vineyard of
I35 grape vines, consisting Of ten varieties OF
the most choice fruit. There is a number of
other fruit trees, peaches, plums, cherries, &c.
The farm is in an excellent neishborhOod, con-
venient to schools; and located as it is, on the
National Road, will make a very desirable and
pleasant home for a family, Terms Of sale
will be made reasonable. For further particu-
lars or information concerning the property,
call ON or address the undersigned, st. Clsirs-
vile, Ohio. OLIVIA PECK,
IL lift Executrix of DanislPeck decd
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-13

A CONGREGATIONAL meeting was
held at the Presbyterian church on last
TUESDAY,. to consider the subject of a
new church or repairing the OLD one.
After an interchange of views, the trsu.
tees were requested to have the walls of
the present church examined immedi
ately, and make report to the congre-
cation as soon as possible. An inform
al vote was taken, which indicated that
those present strongly favored the
building of new church. While the
meeting was not very large, it fairly
represented all parts of the coDgrega-
ton. We learn that the report called
for will likely be made to congrega
tional meeting to be held next Tuesday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-13

THE name of J. B. Ryan has been sent
to the senate by the President for conir-
nation as Postmaster at St. Clairsville.
vice j. B. Longley whose term expires
on the 29th, inst. Mr.. Ryan has the
necessary qualifications to render HIM
self an acceptable officer, and while
Extensively partisan" enough for all
practical purposes, he occasionly prac
tiees mugwump Democracy, when a
desperate remedy needs to be applied.
Mr.. Ryan will doubtless be confirmed
promptly BY the senate, as soon as his
nomination is reported upon by the
proper committee on post offices.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-13

THE BellaIre Independent says: Rob-
ert Williams, aged over 20 years, Of
Bridgeport, made visit to Cincinnati
last week after an absence of ffty-six
years. On his return he walked the
whole distance except sixteen miles.
Mr.. Williama is one of the old school
society of Friends. a very respectable
gentleman who has reared large fam
lily of the purest type of man and wom-
anhood. He is comfortably fixed in life.
and his walking was only demonstra-
tion of bis eecentricities. He, probably
thought it was better to walk than to
get killed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-13

BY recent decision of Judge Camp
bell at the January term of the Noble
county common pleas court, in case in
which William Eckels son Of Charles
Eckels deceased, formerly, we believe of
this township. is plaintiff, certain tax
deeds to 70 acres of land near Caldwe
were set aside and the land ordered to
be sold, and the proceeds distributed
among the Eckels heirs, some Of whom
still live in this county. Persons know
ing themselves to be heirs of the late
Chas Eckels, will find it to their sdvan
tage, to notify the clerk of the court at
Caldwell.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-13
Monday, February a1st, 1887,

Monday, February 21st, 1887,
At o'clock p. m, the following described real
estate, to-wit:
FIRST TRAcT-It being part of the northwest
quarter of section number II, township o. range 1,
Smith township, Belmont county, Ohio beginning
for the same at point in the north boundary line
of said section 40 rods east of the northwest
ner of said section, and running thence east with
section line 53S rods to the northeast corner of
tract of land owned by John Workman; thence south
with The west boundary of said Workmans tract 1872
rods the south boundary of said quarter; thence
with said south boundary west 5l42 rods to point
490 rods east of southwest corner OF the above
mentioned quarter thence north parallel with sec
ton line 1853 rods to the place of beginning, con-
tanning So acres, IS perches, more or less
SECOND TRACT-It being part of the northwest
quarter of section number H. township D, range 4,
beginning for the same at the northwest corner Of
said section thence with the north boundary of said
section east 90 rods thence south parallel with the
west boundary line of said section 16S rods to the
the south boundary line of said quarter west 490 to
the southwest corner of said section quarter;
thence with west boundary line of said section north
1853 rods containing 3 acres more or less.
THIRD TRACT-It being part OF the southwest
quarter of section number II, township ., range l.
beginning for the same "a rods east of the northwest
corner of said quarter thence east with north boun
Diary line of said quarter 32S2 rods; thence south
1452 rods to the road thence north 65o west S8.IS
rods to the place of beginning containing IL acres
more or less.
Appraised at $3.50.
TERMS -One-third cash on day of sale; one-third
in one year, and one-third in two years, with in
terest, secured by mortgage on premises sold.
OLIVER K. FOULKE Sheriff.
By NJ. NJ. ScoTT, Deputy.
L. Danford. Plff's Atty. lS-td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-13
Never Give I'm,

II you are suffering with low and depressed
spirits, loss of appetite, general debility, dis
ordered blood, weak constitution, headache
or any disease of bilious nature, by al
means procure a bottle of Electric Bitters;
you will be surprised to see the rapid i'm
provement that will follow; you will be in
spired with new life; strength and activity
will return; pain and misery will cease and
henceforth you will rejoice in the praise OF
Electric Bitters. Sold at SOC abottle by Pat
terson db Sons.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-13

Miss RUTH CARTER, the Oldest resi-
dent of st. Clairsyille and probably of
eastern Ohio, died on Tuesday morning
at her'hOme on Marietta Street, in the
99th year of her age. She was native
of Virginia, near Wheeling and came to
st. Clairsville with her fathers family
of twelve children, in 1918, and resided
here continuously until her death. She
was a wsman of cultivated mind and
in her maturity was well posted on the
current history of her time. The period
of her life covers the wonderful era of
progress of the Republic, from the adop-
tion of the articles of confederation, and
the election of the first President,
through the war of 1872, the various
Indian wars, the civil war and through
all the administrations from Washing
ton to half way through that of Cleve-
land. Deceased who was the last sur,
vivor of her family, was the Aunt of
Henry K List, of Wheeling. Mrs BENZ.
Davenport, who has been residing with
and caring for the old lady during the
last six years, and Mrs. Daniel Peck, of
this place. The funeral will take place
at two o'clock today Thursday from her
late residence on Marietta street. Inter-
ment in the Episcopal cemetery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-13

CLEMENT HICKS, a former resident
of Pennington, then of Bridgeport and
later of GAINESVILLE, died on Wednes>
day of last week, aged SO years. He
was hero of two wars-ssrving in the
Sth U. 5. Infantry in the Mexican war,
aud was with the American troops In
their triumphal march into the city of
Mexico. In the late war he was mem
Der of Col. Dan McCook's 22d Ohio, Co.
c, and served until the close of the war;
he was the last surviving soldier in
Warren tawnship who served in both
the Mexican and Civil wars. The fu
neral took place on Friday and was
conducted dy the Odd Fellows. Of which
organization deceased was a member
aud was attended by Hilles Post G A r.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-13
JEPSON AND : PATTON
Probate Court.

NOTICE is hereby given that the following man,
~ ed administrators, executors, guardians, as
signees and trustees have fled in my office at st
C1sirsvile their accounts and vouchers for settle
ment, to-wit:
James s. Bethel guardian of Thomas j., Dolly A,
James A.. Mollie E. and Charles E. Moore minors.
Richard Francis, by Samuel Hilles his admir-, ad-
ministrator of Mary Francis decd
James Kinney, admir- of Madison Pryor, decd.
H. w. Bigly and w. s. Henderson, trustees OF
Henderson Brothers, assignors.
Asa Garretson, executor of John Thomasson, decd.
Z. s. Mead, admir- of Lucreta Wilson, decd.
John W. Russell, admir- of Samuel Russell, decd.
John Workman, admir- of Elizabeth Galloway,
deceased.
VIM. McCune, executor of Catharine ID. Alexan-
der decd.
George Duncan, admir- of Israel Phillips, decd
William Eaton assignee of Watson Pryor, sssignor.
All the above will be for examination and settle
ment on the LIST day of February, A. D. 1887.
16-St ISAAC GAST0N, Probate Judge.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-13

CAPT. SAM DEAN, owing to disability
from an army wound, rendering him
unable to do the work. has been c6m-
PEELED to relinquish the position of dep
uty county treasurer, and Mr.. E.G. Amos,
for a number of years the clerk in Geo
Jepson's grocery, has been selected to fill
the place. Mr.. Amos 10 thoroughly
qualified young man, accomm odating.
pleasant and polite. A better selection
could not have been made.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-13

SOME Bellsire youths are making
progress. One evening last week a
young lady stopped moment under a
gas light on the street, and took out her
watch to see the time, when a half
grown urchin made a grab for IL. but
missing the watch caught fur muffler
which was hanging around her neck.
and made off with it. The youth is
getting there.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-13
Valuable Farm for Sale

WE will offer at public sale, on Tuesday, March
w Ist, 1887, at O'Clock D. m, the farm owned
by the late Archibald Major, situate in Colerain
township, Belmont county, Ohio, on the Bridge
port and Cadiz pike, one-haf mile east of Pleas
ant Grove sI, miles from Bridgeport. The farm
contains about 99l acres lays we'll; well watered;
well timbered; in good state Of cultivation; the
greater part well set IN grass On the farm there Is
frame barn. with stable underneath, wagon shed.
corn crib and all necessary out-buidings. There is
also large limestone quarry on the premises and
an apple orchard with good variety of fruit
Terms Of Sale-One-third cash, and balance in
two equal annual payments, with interest at per
cent, secured by mortgage on premises.
JANE A. MAJOR,
DAVID HAWTHORN,
f2 2s-td Executors.
R-For further information call on or address
DAVID HAWTHORN, Pleasanteir Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-13

IN reply to many inquiries about the
new court house, we state that about
one-half the building is under cover, and
the roofers are working every day when
the weather Is not too severe. Then
there is ten-foot figure of Justice"
raised on the front. where she poses
complacently. without q doubie-story
hat, with blindfolded eyes, through
rain and storm and freezing weather.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-13

~ A SURE ISDICAToR OF MERIT
hRN The increasing demand for Patter-
Wf<9 sons Palatable Worm Syrup is a
~ sure indication Of great merit. From
all quarters we hear words of praise in its
favor. 1t is pronounced the most pleasant,
safe and effectual remedy for-worms.
"Children cry for it." Sold by all dealers.
Price 25 cts,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-13

THE Rev. DR.. Tbos. r. Crawford was
in town Monday night, the guest of TIE
family of Rev. r ,bt. Alexander. The
Doctor is supervising the publication of
his book containing a history of his for
ty years pastorate, with a closing chap
ter in memory of his lifelong friend
and associate-the late Rev. DR.. Grimes,
of Steubenville. The book will soon be
ready and will be sold at the net cost OF
publication.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-13
TERMS AND PEMIUMS:

The Weekly American single capy one year, 8. 90
copies, year and extra copy Of the Weekly
one year or Daily IL months, free 500
10 copies year, with an extra copy of Weekly
year and Daily three months, free. 600
20 copies year, with an extra copy of Weekly
one year and daily nine months, free 1000
and one @ copy Of Daily one year yeaT, free T 3d. 5000
The premium copies will be sent to any address
desired.
Specimen copies set to any address. 1t is not
necessary for all the names in a club to come from
one Office, is it necessary to send all the names
at one time.
Send on the names as fast as received. Remit
tances should be made by check postal money-order
registered letter. it is unsafe to send money in
ordinary letters, and the publisher cannot be re-
spOnsible for losses occasiOned thereby.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-13
AssiRnee,s Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that in the Probate
" Court OF Belmont county, Ohio, the UNDER
signed was appointed and qualified as As
signee Of the estate OF Andrew Portertield, ss>
signor, of said county.
All persons Indebted to said estate are re-
quested TO make Immediate payment. and
those having claims against said estate will
present them duly authenticated for settle
ment. LEE EVANS,
l 6-3t Assignee.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-13

Mr. THos. GALLAGHER. the mine op.
orator down the Northern, recently sold
car load of coal to James Mcmillan.
the jeweler, who had it delivered in his
bins, without weighing on the city scales.
Now comes Marshal Burlington and ar
rests Mr.. Gallagher for selling coal con-
trary to the ordinance. Mayor D. M.
Davies will hear the case.